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December 12, 2024
Background: A legal framework has been established for food supplements since 10 June 2002 with Directive 2002/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on […]
November 28, 2024
Background: An analysis of the fatty acid composition is an important aspect in determining the quality and physiological value of fats and oils. Some fatty acids […]
November 18, 2024
Legal background: According to Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 (Cosmetic Products Regulation), the designated responsible person (manufacturer, importer, etc.) shall ensure the safety of […]
November 5, 2024
Background: Nitrosamines are genotoxic and carcinogenic substances that can be generated from secondary or tertiary amines and nitrosating agents (e.g. nitrous acid and its salts, nitrites, […]
October 17, 2024
Background: Endocrine disruptors (ED) are substances that have an unwanted impact on the endocrine systems of human and animals and as such may exert a negative […]
October 9, 2024
Background: The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is receiving an increasing number of European Commission mandates to evaluate the safety of “other substances”, e. g., parts […]